There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
3h 17m$166–420Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
41h 3m$190–480Train via Sydney
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
43h 14m$478–4,874Drive 1,932.2 km
- Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaidecar 1,932.2 km
21h 23m$345–498Train
- Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
3d 23h$3,218–18,024
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide is to fly which costs $160 - $420 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $160 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Airport and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Sydney Central Station, Canberra and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane Airport (BNE) station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 14m.
The distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Adelaide is 1625 km. The road distance is 1932.2 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 41h 3m and costs $190 - $480.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide, including transfers.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Airport station.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $160 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $480 and takes 41h 3m, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $470 - $4,900 and takes 43h 14m.
What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Airport to 85 Franklin St via Sydney Central Station, Canberra, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 41h 3m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–430
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–430
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–950
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,000
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,600
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,200–2,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,100–2,000
- PLATINUM
- $3,000–4,600
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,500–2,600
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Southern
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 22h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3,290–18,000
- Book at
- Great Southern
- Website
- Great Southern
- Gold
- $3,290
- Gold Premium
- $4,390
- Suites
- $15,000–18,000
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Airport to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Brisbane Airport (BNE). It is currently 7:28 PM in Brisbane Airport (BNE) and 6:58 PM in Adelaide.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide is 1932 km. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide.
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